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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Rookie Wins Inaugural Race

Compiled From Wire Services

Rookie Buzz Calkins outdueled fellow first-time Indy-car starter Tony Stewart to win the inaugural event of the Indy Racing League, the Indy 200.

Calkins passed Stewart for the lead on the 66th of 200 laps around the 1-mile tri-oval at Walt Disney World Speedway and, except for a few laps after his last pit stop, led the rest of the way.